Archives for June 2006

It’s time once again for the semi annual Clearance of Joyce’s Desk, and I’m happy to report that I have some wacky kitchen tips and a few strange culinary facts to pass along. Hopefully these little gems will now clutter up YOUR desk, while I can toss the frighteningly large pile of post it notes I’ve been moving around for six months in the trash. I don’t go looking for these things, but they seem to find me anyway. There’ll be a small line at the bottom of some magazine article that catches my eye and I have to rip it out so I don’t forget it. Or maybe one of my favorite chefs on the Food Network will do something so smart and handy that I scribble it down and toss it on my desk where it’ll lurk for a couple of months.

Once in a while someone will say something to me at the store, like the nice lady (sorry I don’t know who you are!) who told me she always her bread basket with a piece of foil because it keeps her garlic bread warmer longer. This is MY kind of kitchen tip! You don’t have to rush out and buy something or build a dang gadget, or worst of all crochet or sew something to make it work. So with those stern requirements in mind, here are a few things I found interesting in the past six months.

Kenny Lake resident Philip Gene Roe, 54, died June 6, 2006, in a motor vehicle accident on the Richardson Highway near Meiers Lake.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. today at Kenny Lake School. The Revs. Len Richison and Richard Irwin will officiate.

Mr. Roe was born Jan. 19, 1952, in Grand Junction, Colo. His family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he spent most of his childhood. He moved to Alaska for adventure in the late ’70s.

Mr. Roe worked as a meat cutter for Safeway and Elmendorf Air Force Base. He also operated a meat-processing business, Phil’s Fish and Game, in Anchorage from 1983 to 1994, then in Kenny Lake until 2004, when a fire destroyed the business equipment.

Mr. Roe married Linda Marie Cummings, his “Norwegian Rose,” in October 1983, and they had six children.

In 1994, the family moved to Kenny Lake, where Mr. Roe continued wild game processing. He also worked in Delta Junction for three years at Delta Meat and Sausage. In more recent years, he was employed by Service Oil and Gas in Glennallen, driving a fuel delivery truck throughout the Copper Basin.

Mr. Roe loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking.

His family wrote: “Phil was a warm, faithful and generous friend to all who knew him, and he lived a consistent Christian life every day. He loved to worship God and listen to Christian music. He adored his large family and worked diligently to provide for their needs.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Roe.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Roe; children, Chaley Hunt of Spring Arbor, Mich., and Brianna, Alyssum, Danae, Elon and Felicity Roe, all of Kenny Lake; mother, Emmajean Roe; brothers, Steve Roe and Brian Roe; and sisters, Carla Morgan and Coleen Heck, all of Nampa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions or gifts can be sent to the Philip Roe Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.[posted per request of Delta Junction’s resident D. Grossmann]

The Alaska State Birds seem to be extra friendly around my house this year. Cute little fellows, aren’t they—and so musical too? At least once a day I can’t resist being a captive audience to one of their concerts. It fascinates me how tame they are. You’d think that as wild creatures, they’d be shy of people, but they seem to crave human companionship.

As soon as I step outside, a whole choir of them gathers to greet me with a falset to serenade like a million little flying Vienna Choir Boys with wedgies. Some of them hover around my head, while others perch on my upper body. I haven’t quite figured out which sections of my anatomy are the soprano, tenor, alto and bass sections, but they evidently have it well choreographed. It’s enough to give a guy goose pimples.

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

October 31, 201810:00 am
– 11:00 am

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

October 31, 201811:15 am
– 12:15 pm

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

Worship in the Presbyterian or Lutheran Order of Worship (alternates weekly) at 11:00 am. Food fellowship is then followed by Faith fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome... come and see. The log church is located just south of the Delta Community Center at 1760 Richardson Highway.

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 7, 201810:00 am
– 11:00 am

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 7, 201811:15 am
– 12:15 pm

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

Worship in the Presbyterian or Lutheran Order of Worship (alternates weekly) at 11:00 am. Food fellowship is then followed by Faith fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome... come and see. The log church is located just south of the Delta Community Center at 1760 Richardson Highway.

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 14, 201810:00 am
– 11:00 am

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:00 am: Calico Cow Sale

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 14, 201811:15 am
– 12:15 pm

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:00 am: Calico Cow Sale

1:00 pm: 4th Annual Turkey Trot

The turkey trot is open to everyone – all ages and abilities are welcome. It will take place on Saturday, November 17th at 1:00 pm. Meet at the trail kiosk, and arrive by 12:45 to sign up.

Those with a competitive streak will want to complete 2 laps around the trail for a total of 2.4 miles (and bragging rights).

Volunteers will record everyone’s time and which class (run, walk, snowshoe), but everyone has an equal chance of winning the turkey, which will be awarded through a random drawing of all signed up entrants who complete at least 1 lap.

Worship in the Presbyterian or Lutheran Order of Worship (alternates weekly) at 11:00 am. Food fellowship is then followed by Faith fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome... come and see. The log church is located just south of the Delta Community Center at 1760 Richardson Highway.

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 21, 201810:00 am
– 11:00 am

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:00 am: Calico Cow Sale

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 21, 201811:15 am
– 12:15 pm

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous

6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous

November 22, 20186:00 pm
– 7:00 pm

OA Program of Recovery

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA charges no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member contributions.

OA is not just about weight loss, weight gain or maintenance, or obesity or diets. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet.

OA members differ in many ways, but we are united by our common disease and the solution we have found in the OA program. We practice unity with diversity, and we welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous. Welcome home.

Contact Info: Bob (907)347-0337

Location: Family Medical Center; in Kitchen (please come in through basement door)

Worship in the Presbyterian or Lutheran Order of Worship (alternates weekly) at 11:00 am. Food fellowship is then followed by Faith fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome... come and see. The log church is located just south of the Delta Community Center at 1760 Richardson Highway.

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

10:00 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 28, 201810:00 am
– 11:00 am

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

11:00 am: Calico Cow Sale

11:00 am: Calico Cow Sale

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

11:15 am: Preschool Story Hour ~ Delta Community Library

November 28, 201811:15 am
– 12:15 pm

Preschool Story Hour with Miss Shona returns to the Delta Library on Wednesday, September 19. Your choice of sessions - one at 10:00 and one at 11:15 -- a limit of 15 per session. Call the library at 895-4102 to sign up your 3 to 5 year old and get ready for a new season of fun stories, silly songs, creative crafts and healthy snacks. Remember, registration is a must so we can prep materials -- thanks.

Worship in the Presbyterian or Lutheran Order of Worship (alternates weekly) at 11:00 am. Food fellowship is then followed by Faith fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome... come and see. The log church is located just south of the Delta Community Center at 1760 Richardson Highway.